Heirloom Vegetable Plants at Spider Web

Beans: Sow the seeds 1 inch deep, about 6 inches apart, in rows 18 inches apart.  Beans do not do well in a wide row planting.  They must have room on either side for maximum production.  Plant after all danger of frost has past. If the soil has not warmed sufficiently, the seeds will rot in the ground before they germinate.  For an earlier crop, place black plastic over the row one week before planting.  Slit the plastic with an X mark every 6 inches and plant 2 seeds in each opening.  Make sure the soil underneath the plastic is thoroughly tilled.
KENTUCKY WONDER BUSH (Brown or white Seeded) 60 days - Bush plant.  Very tender, stringless pods are round and 8 inches long.  Produces over a long period.  Excellent flavor and quality.  Popular home garden variety since the late 1800's. 
PROVIDER   53 days - First introduced in South Carolina during 1965.  A very heavy yielder of straight, green, 5 to 6 inch, round beans.  Excellent quality bean for either fresh use or canning.  Takes the heat and keeps on producing.
Cucumbers:
HOMEMADE PICKLES 55 days - Excellent variety for pickling.  The semi-bush type plants produce solid, crisp, small white spined, 5½ inch fruits.  Pick regularly to maintain production.
MARKETMORE 76 -70 days - The straight, dark green with white spines, 9" fruits do well in the summer heat.  An excellent slicing cucumber.  For maximum production, grow on a trellis.
Lettuce: Sow the seeds in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked; this occurs about four weeks before the last expected spring frost.  Plant the seeds 1/8 inch deep in a wide row, 6 inches apart in all directions.  Make sure the soil contains a good supply of nitrogen, which is necessary for good leaf production.  Plant every two weeks for a continuous harvest all summer long.  Make your early spring plantings in a sunny location; however, as the weather warms up, start planting in a partially shaded spot.  Lettuce sowed in hot weather goes to seed quickly, so plant extra and pick often once the leaves reach the desirable size.  During the summer, a good spot to grow lettuce is against the house on the side that receives the morning sun.  Weed frequently, as lettuce has shallow roots and can't compete with deep rooted weeds.  TIP: In a wide row planting, 2 feet by 2 feet, 16 plants may be harvested.  In a 2 foot by 4 foot area, you can grow enough lettuce to keep your salad bowl filled all summer long.
BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE 43 days - A very early variety first introduced in 1850.  An easy to grow leaf lettuce with light green frilled leaves. 
BUTTERCRUNCH 65 days - A large, heat resistant butterhead type that was an "All American Winner" in 1963.  The compact heads have thick, juicy, crisp green leaves tinged in red, with a compact yellow-white heart.    A heat tolerant variety.
GREAT LAKES 70 to 100 days - An "ALL AMERICAN SELECTION WINNER" in 1944.   The firm, iceberg type heads are slow to bolt, and are light green in color.  The large, crisp heads are resistant to tip burn.
OAK LEAF 48 days - An old-time favorite leaf lettuce that dates from the 1880's. Thin, light green, oak leaf shaped leaves. This variety can take the hot weather well.
GOURMET SALAD BLEND 45–60 days – A colorful blend of lettuce varieties in shades of green and red.  The ruffled edges and unique leaf shapes provide an interesting texture and fancy appearance.
MESCLUN MIX BLEND 50–60 days – A colorful mixture of lettuce, chicory and other greens for an unusual salad having color, texture and a special flavor. 

ARUGULA 40 days - The dark green, lobed leaves have a sharp, "peppery" taste, and form an open head.  Start the seeds outside in early spring, spacing the plants 4 to 6 inches apart.  Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous harvest all summer long. For best taste, harvest the leaves when they are 2–3 inches long.
BROAD LEAF ESCAROLE 90 days - This large, broadleaf endive has dark green, upright outer leaves, and a heart that is creamy white with a buttery texture.  The plants will grow 14 to 18 inches tall, and do well in warm temperatures.
GREEN CURLED RUFFEC ENDIVE 85 days - This hardy and cold resistant variety dates back to the 1870's.  The deeply cut dark green leaves have thick, white midribs and is very tufted.  Excellent choice for the chilly, damp conditions of fall plantings.
Spinach:
BLOOMSDALE LONG STANDING 46 days - This heirloom variety was first introduced in 1908 and still remains very popular.  The thick-textured leaves are of fine quality, very crinkled and dark green in color. A slow bolting spinach that is heavy yielding.  Excellent variety for either fresh use or canning.
NEW ZEALAND SPINACH 55-70 days - Not a true spinach, but similar in flavor and use.  A European favorite since the 1770's.  The large plants have small fleshy green leaves that are sweet and tasty. This spinach is slow to germinate; soaking the seeds in water for 24 hours before planting will hasten germination. This one thrives in hot weather; pick the top leaves for fresh greens all summer.
Swiss Chard:
LARGE WHITE RIBBED 60 days - This easy to grow variety has broad, creamy white stalks with smooth, dark green leaves.   A very productive chard that produces fresh greens spring through fall.
LUCULLUS   53 days - This fine flavored variety has juicy, light green crinkled leaves with white stalks. The strong, vigorous plant grows 24 to 30 inches tall and does well in both hot and cold weather.  A very heavy yielder.
RAINBOW 60 days – This recently reintroduced Australian heirloom has beautiful multi-colored leaves in shades of red, pink, orange, white and yellow.  Ornamental as well as having a mild, delicious flavor.
RHUBARB 55 days - Dating from 1857, this delicious heirloom is equally delicious raw or cooked. The crimson stalks and leaf veins contrast nicely with crinkled leaves.
Beets: Begin planting beets 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost, making additional plantings 2 weeks apart for a continuous harvest all during the growing season.  Sow the seeds 1/2 inch deep in loose, deeply tilled soil.
BULL'S BLOOD 55 days - This remarkably sweet variety looks as good as it tastes. The beautiful, dark red-purple tops make delicious baby greens, while the tasty roots are a good choice either fresh or canned.
DETROIT DARK RED   55 to 60 days - This heritage variety was first introduced in 1892, and is still the most popular beet grown in the U.S.A. today.  These tasty, dark red, globe shaped beets make a good crop for canning or eating fresh.
Carrots: Begin to plant 2 weeks before the last spring frost, making additional plantings every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous harvest all summer long.  Sow the seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose, deeply tilled soil, placing a few seeds 2 inches apart in all directions, in a row 2 to 3 feet wide.
NANTES SCARLET 70 days - These finely flavored and very crisp carrots are an excellent choice for your garden.  The bright orange/red color and 7 x 1 inch size make it a good choice for freezing, canning or for juice.
Leeks: Sow the seeds inside 10-12 weeks before the last spring frost.  Transplant outside in late spring, when the plants are approximately 8-12 inches in length, and as thick as a pencil.  Allow 6 inches between plants. As the leeks grow, hill the soil around the plants to blanch the stalks.
AMERICAN FLAG    85–135 days- This early variety is especially suited for the home gardener.  The large, thick, extra long stems (10 x 1½ inches) have a delicious pearl-white bulb and large, green leaves. A hardy variety of leek with a mild, delicate onion flavor.
Onions: Onions may be planted 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost.  Sow the seeds 3 inches apart in all directions, using a wide row method for planting. 
WALLA WALLA 100-125 days – A favorite of many because of its mild, sweet flavor.  Sow in early spring for a delicious summer harvest.  This cold-hardy variety has light brown skin and firm, white flesh.  Not a good storage variety.
Radish: Sow radish seeds 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost.  Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep.  Remember to re sow again for a continuous supply. Crunchy radishes in only 3 to 5 weeks.
CHERRY BELLE   20 days -   This radish was an "All American Selection" winner in 1949, and is an early variety, taking only 20 days to mature.  A very prolific radish, with deep red skin and crisp white flesh.
Rutabaga: Rutabaga may be planted 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost, or for winter storage, sow in the fall. 
AMERICAN PURPLE TOP 80 -120 days - This variety has long been the standard for both home and market.  The nearly globe shaped roots grow 4 to 6 inches in diameter, and have a light yellow skin with a purple top.  The flesh is a light yellow color, finely grained and sweet tasting.  A great choice for winter storage.
Pumpkins:
JACK BE LITTLE 90 days   - These miniature pumpkins are great for decorating. The 2"x 3" pumpkins are dark orange in color, and tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Grow your own unique Thanksgiving decorations this year.
NEW ENGLAND PIE 105 days - The ideal pumpkin for making pies. With its small, 5 to 8 pound weight, they make mini jack-o-lanterns.  The bright orange skin is good for carving, while the flesh has excellent flavor.
ROUGE VIF d’ ETAMPES 95 days – A delightful French heirloom prized for its beauty.  The shiny, red/orange, flat fruits are only 6" deep, but 18" in diameter.  They have narrow, deeply ribbed sections, rough bumpy skin and can grow to 40 pounds. 
Winter Squash:
BLUE HUBBARD 120 days - Good squash for winter storage.  This New England heirloom has fine grained, yellow-orange flesh, with a very sweet flavor.  These blue-green squash are huge, often weighing 15 to 30 pounds, and is a very productive variety.
BUTTERCUP 100 days - This old heirloom was first introduced in 1920, and many believe this is still the best tasting winter squash. The dark green, turban shaped fruit has thick, dry, orange flesh, and average 4 to 5 pounds each. 
BUTTERNUT 90 days - This all time favorite is a light tan color, with rich golden-orange flesh. The bottle shaped fruit average 3 to 5 pounds each, and are great tasting.  A good variety for winter storage.
LONG ISLAND CHEESE 71-108 days - Named because of its resemblance to a wheel of cheese.  The 6-10 pound flat, ribbed, buff colored fruits are great keepers.  A favorite for pie making by locals in the New York/New Jersey area.
SPAGHETTI 100 days-This unusual variety is filled with strands of squash similar to spaghetti.   To serve, simply bake, then scoop the strands out, and serve just like pasta. 
TURK’S TURBAN   90-100 days - Highly decorative and colorful, this heirloom dates back to pre-1800.  The 5-8 pound fruits have a distinctive cap on top and are visually appealing with its beautiful red, orange and yellow markings.  Fair table quality; excellent for autumn displays.
Summer Squash:
BLACK BEAUTY SQUASH   60 days - This heirloom variety was first introduced to U.S. markets in the 1920's. The semi-upright plants produce a heavy crop of blocky, dark green/black fruits, with a creamy, white interior. Excellent all purpose zucchini.
YELLOW CROOKNECK 60 days - This old variety has a distinctive buttery flavor and is deep yellow  in color, with a curved neck and plump blossom end. For a continuous harvest all summer long, pick when the squash are 6 inches long. 
Tomatoes:
BLACK KRIM 70 days – An old Russian heirloom, with fruits that are a deep red, almost black color with green shoulders. The globe shaped fruit weigh 8–12 ounces each, and have a unique, salty flavor that is different from any tomato you’ve ever tasted. Indeterminate vines.
BRANDYWINE, PINK 80 days - Introduced in the 1890's, the large vines have potato-leaf like foliage and pink fruit that weigh 1.5 pounds or more. The slightly lobed fruit is mild and juicy, with a low acid taste.   Indeterminate vines.
DELICIOUS   77 days - These large, red, beefsteak tomatoes can grow to over 1 pound each, with many growing 2 to 3 pounds.  The smooth, solid fruits are crack resistant and meaty, with a small seed cavity.   Indeterminate
Gardeners Delight
JUBILEE   80 days - "All American Selection" winner in 1943.  This heavy yielding, golden-orange fruit weighs 6 to 7 ounces each, is mild tasting, but has good tomato flavor.  Solid fruit with few seeds.  Indeterminate vines.
MARGLOBE 75 days - This old time favorite just teems with red, sweet tasting, 8 to 10 ounce fruit.  The vines are densely foliaged, and are loaded with globe shaped, solid tomatoes.  Heavy producer for a bush type tomato.   Determinate vines.
OLD GERMAN TOMATO 75 days - A favorite from the Virginia Mennonite community. The yellow fruits have a red center visible on the surface and throughout the core. The oblong-shaped tomatoes often weigh over a pound, and have few seeds. Not a heavy producer, but the taste makes up for it. Indeterminate vines.
ROMA 78 days - The standard paste tomato for making sauces and catsup.  The strong vines yield up to 200 red, pear shaped fruit, each weighing 2 to 3 ounces each, with firm flesh and few seeds.  Determinate vines.
STRIPED GERMAN 80-90 days - A West Virginia variety that produces very large (up to 2½ pounds), red and yellow skinned fruits. The bi-colored flesh has a nice, slightly tart flavor and looks very attractive when sliced. Indeterminate vines.
TINY TIM    50 days - This small, 10 to 16" variety makes it an ideal choice for container growing. A high yielding cherry tomato that is both decorative and delicious.  Start inside for the first tomatoes of the season.
YELLOW PEAR 76 days - This small fruited, heirloom variety dates back to the late 1800's.  The skin and flesh are yellow, and resemble a small pear.  The fruit are 2" long and grow in clusters.  Great in salads, preserves, pickling, or just eating fresh from the garden.  Indeterminate vines.
Peppers: Pepper and eggplant seeds take approximately 10-15 days to germinate.  Once the outside soil temperature has warmed, about 1 to 2 weeks after the last spring frost, transplant in a sunny location. Work a large amount of compost into the soil before planting; the use of black plastic, as a mulch, will help get your plants off to a good start. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER 75 days - Popular bell pepper.  This large, thick walled, juicy, sweet pepper is the most popular variety grown in the United States today.  A delicious, 4 inch pepper that starts out green when young, turning a bright red at maturity. 
HUNGARIAN SWEET WAX   70 days – This very prolific 18-24 inch plant produces sweet, mild, pendant-shaped fruits that taper to a blunt end.  The 6x2 inch peppers begin a green color, turning yellow to orange, and mature to a crimson red hue.  A Hungarian heirloom that dates from 1941.
CARIBBEAN RED 75-100 days - Also known as Habanero Red.  Similar in taste and size to Habanero only this variety ripens to a shiny, brilliant red color.  An extremely hot variety that's very prolific. 
CUBANELLE 70 days - A  six inch, mildly flavored pepper that is a yellow-green in color, changing to a beautiful, deep red color at maturity.  This 3 lobed pepper tapers to a blunt end, and has slightly irregular, thick flesh.   An excellent choice for cooking.
HABANERO 90-100 days - Hot pepper. The plants grow 36 inches and are filled with small lantern shaped fruit.  The thin, green flesh turns golden-orange when ripe.  1,000 times hotter then Jalapeno.  Great in hot sauces.  A warm soil temperature is needed for the seeds to germinate.
HUNGARIAN HOT WAX 58-85 days - A versatile pepper - good for both fresh use and canning. The medium hot, 8 x 1½", yellow fruits grow on strong 2 foot plants.  A good choice for cooler locations.
JALAPENO 70 days - A very popular hot pepper, used often in Mexican cuisine. The green, sausage shaped fruits are abundant on these 24-36 inch plants.   Excellent variety for pickling.
Eggplant:
BLACK BEAUTY 83 days - A delicious variety that grows 24 to 30 inches high, and produces 4 to 6 purplish-black, smooth, 7 inch fruit.  The fruits are tender and tasty, and retain their color well.  A high quality eggplant that is popular with generations of backyard gardeners.
Cabbage: - Start inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant outside when the cabbages are 5 weeks old.  For the largest heads, work plenty of compost into the soil and till deeply.  Plant in a wide row, spacing the seedlings 12 inches apart. 
GOLDEN ACRE   63 days - An early cabbage that does well in poor soil conditions.  The heads weigh 3 to 4 pounds each, and are very sweet.  Excellent for fresh use.
Cauliflower: - Start the seeds inside 8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transfer outside when the plants are 5 weeks old, spacing 12 to 18 inches apart.  In a 3 foot by 5 foot bed, you can transplant 15 plants. Cauliflower is a heavy feeder, so incorporate plenty of compost into the soil before planting.  Harvest the main head in 60-90 days. 
EARLY SNOWBALL 60 days – This very popular variety of open-pollinated cauliflower was first introduced in 1888.  The compact plants have smooth, 6-7 inch delicious tasting heads that are pure white in color.  In northern climates, does well in the spring or fall. 
Watermelons:  Plant the seeds outside after the last spring frost -don't be in too big of a hurry to plant, as the ground must be warm enough for the seeds to germinate.  For watermelons, plant a few seeds in hills 6 to 8 feet apart.  For the other melons, plant 4 to 6 feet apart.  Sow the seeds 1 inch deep.  To get the plants off to a good start, mulch with black plastic, and work plenty of compost into the soil before planting, as melons are heavy feeders.  Melons need plenty of water during the growing season, so it is a good idea to use soaker hoses or a drip irrigation system. Melons should also be planted in the sunniest spot in the garden. 
BUSH SUGAR BABY 75-80 days - The dwarf vines on this variety grow only 3-3½ feet long, taking up less growing space in the garden. The sweet, scarlet flesh is juicy and firm. Most plants will produce 2, round/oval 9" fruits, each weighing between 8-12 pounds.
CRIMSON SWEET 80-95 days - A high sugar variety that's always sweet and juicy.  The blocky, 25 pound fruits have a tough, green striped rind, deep red flesh, and few seeds. 
SUGAR BABY   79 days - An "icebox" variety that weighs only 6 to 10 pounds -  perfect for storing in the refrigerator. The rind is green with darker green stripes, while the flesh is a luscious red color with excellent flavor.  An early maturing variety.
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